HEALING PATHWAY

Training Sessions

WHAT IS THE HEALING PATHWAY? The Healing Pathway is one of four program pathways that live out the purpose and mission of Naramata Centre. This is an educational program with five developmental phases. It is designed to train and mentor people who wish to develop the gift and skill of healing hands within the Christian tradition.

WHAT DOES “HEALING” MEAN? We believe that healing is a process guided by God to restore balance and wholeness of body, mind and spirit, not only within the individual, but also within relationships, community and creation.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE HEALING PATHWAY? The Healing Pathway is intended to assist congregations in developing and sustaining a healing ministry. The Pathway is primarily focused on team ministry that is centered and grounded in the life and structure of the congregation or community.

WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR? The program is for anyone involved in a church congregation or community who is interested in being involved in a Healing Ministry. Both lay people and trained Order of Ministry personnel are welcome to attend workshops and enter the program.

WHAT IS THE HEALING PATHWAY CURRICULUM?

	Phase 1	One workshop, 13 to 15 hours – typically Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Introduction to the basic concepts of the Christian ministry of healing hands with an emphasis on learning how to be an instrument of God’s healing power.
	Phase 2	Consists of two required workshops, 13 to 15 hours each. Healing From The Heart – deepening the heart connection to God; new healing sequences; assessment. Where Two Or More Gather – basics of group healing work; healing sequences for the back; new sequences.
	Phase 3	One 20 hour workshop providing time and opportunity for participants to deepen their personal process free of other commitments: Communion Of Saints – advanced healing work held in a retreat setting.
	Phase 4	Includes year-long mentoring with experienced practitioners approved by the program and: Practicum A – 30 hours in residence; participants are given assignments for completion over the next year. Practicum B – 30 hours in residence; at the end of the year, presentation of assignments.

The above information is taken from Naramata Centre’s Healing Pathway Brochure.

Upcoming Training Sessions in the Montreal / Ottawa Area

Below is information about the last training session held. As soon as information about the next training session is available, it will be posted here.
Healing Pathway - Phase 2 Training
Friday, March 9 - Sunday, March 11, 2012

Prerequisite:	Phase 1
Course Outline:	An introduction to the basic concepts of Christian-centred healing; through prayer, meditation and the laying on of hands, to reclaim the healing ministry that Jesustaught.
Location:	Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview, Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9S 4C5 (St Jean and Hwy 20)
Dates:	September 23 - 25, 2011
Time:	Friday 7 – 9:30 pm, Saturday 9 – 5:30 pm, Sunday 1 – 5 pm
Cost:	$210 before before Feb 17, 2012, $225 after Feb 17, 2012 ($145 for those wishing to repeat the workshop)
Non-refundable fee:	$50
Instructors:	Sharon Yetman (Vancouver, BC) and Gale Glover (Black Creek, BC)
Registration:	See the registration form here (Note: limited to 21 people)
Tea, juice and snacks will be provided. Bring a brown bag lunch on Saturday, and your Healing from the Heart book ... or indicate weather you need to purchase this text ($25). If you are able to bring extra massage tables with bedding, let us know.